Pulmonary rehabilitation in follow-up and inpatient rehabilitation for Long COVID: twelve months of follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with persistent impairments due to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can receive pulmonary rehabilitation in Germany. To date, there is no evidence of the medium- or long-term effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on Long COVID.

Aim

This study examined changes in health and occupational outcomes over time and described the therapeutic content of pulmonary rehabilitation and aftercare. This analysis also compared two rehabilitation groups after COVID-19 who had different levels of access to rehabilitation.

Design

Longitudinal observational study with multicenter and prospective data collection.

Setting

Pulmonary rehabilitation in four different rehabilitation facilities in Germany.

Population

Individuals with a mild course of diseas

SUBMITTER: Rutsch M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403629 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature